Architecture in Dialogue: A Day with Ondřej Chybík and Our Alumni

On 28 November 2024, the Liechtenstein School of Architecture experienced a special day filled with inspiring events. The morning began with the Pecha-Kucha presentations by students from the Advanced Studio Craft led by Carmen Rist-Stadelmann and Urs Meister. This brief yet intensive presentation format gave the students the opportunity to showcase their projects and gain valuable insights. Present at this session were Ondřej Chybík, co-founder of the internationally renowned Czech architectural firm Chybik + Kristof Architects, as well as our alumnae Hana Pleskačová and Urszula Sedziak, who now hold senior positions at the firm. In the afternoon, all students had the opportunity to receive individual feedback on their projects from the alumnae.

The evening was dedicated to the launch of the new Alumni Lecture Series of the Liechtenstein School of Architecture. Ondřej Chybík delivered an inspiring lecture titled “Creative Reuse of Cities”. With passion, he demonstrated how architecture can be a transformative force, spoke about the creative process in his office, sustainability, and the role of architects in a globalised world. His personal motto – “I'm never satisfied, but always happy” – reflected his philosophy of always striving for innovation while finding joy in the creative process.

The evening was especially meaningful for our alumni community: Urszula Sedziak and Hana Pleskačová, graduates of the Master's programme in Architecture at the University of Liechtenstein, now hold senior roles at Chybik + Kristof Architects. Their successful careers vividly illustrate the strong connections between the University of Liechtenstein and the global architecture scene.

The evening concluded at the student-run bar hosted by the students of the Advanced Studio Sustainable Design, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

The event was supported by uni.li Alumni Relations as well as the International Office and marks the beginning of a planned series of alumni lectures that will feature exciting personalities and topics from the fields of architecture and design.

We extend our thanks to Ondřej Chybík, Urszula Sedziak, and Hana Pleskačová for an unforgettable day and look forward to continuing the Alumni Lecture Series in the coming months!